Asus F2A85-M User Guide

ASUS F2A85-M
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1.11 Software support
1.11.1 Installing an operating system
This motherboard supports Windows
®
XP / Vista / 7 / 8 Operating Systems (OS). Always
install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to maximize the features of your
hardware.
• Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Refer to your OS documentation for
detailed information.
• Ensure that you install Windows
®
XP Service Pack 3 or later versions / Windows
®
Vista Service Pack 1 or later versions before installing the drivers for better
compatibility and system stability.
1.11.2 Support DVD information
The Support DVD that comes with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software
applications, and utilities that you can install to avail all motherboard features.
If Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the Support DVD to
locate the le ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to run
the DVD.
The following screen is for reference only.
The contents of the Support DVD are subject to change at any time without notice. Visit the
ASUS website at www.asus.com for updates.
To run the Support DVD
Place the Support DVD into the optical drive. If Autorun is enabled in your computer, the
DVD automatically displays the Specials screen which contains the unique features of ASUS
motherboard. Click Drivers, Utilities, Make Disk, Manual, and Contact tabs to display their
respective menus.
Click an item to install
Click an icon to display
Support DVD/motherboard
information

Asus F2A85-M Specifications

General

Form Factor	Micro ATX
Chipset	AMD A85X (Hudson D4)
Socket	FM2
Max Memory	64GB
Memory Type	DDR3
SATA 6Gb/s	7 x SATA 6Gb/s
RAID Support	RAID 0, 1, 5, 10
Memory Standard	DDR3 2400(O.C.)/1866/1600/1333 MHz
PCI Express x1	2
USB 3.0 Ports	4 x USB 3.0 (2 at back panel, 2 via internal header)
USB 2.0 Ports	8 x USB 2.0 (4 rear, 4 via header)
Audio	Realtek 8-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC
LAN	Realtek RTL8111F Gigabit LAN Controller
Memory Slots	4 x DIMM